Question
After the holidays a few years ago I planted my 6 amaryllis bulbs into a big pot on the front porch--this year for the first time, they bloomed in late May! How do I care for them so they bloom again?
Bonnie
Walnut Creek
Answer
Good for you! Your Amaryllis will likely bloom in late spring or early summer from now on. After they have finished flowering, feed the long leaves with a liquid fertilizer such as Maxsea 16-16-16 twice a month through September. Keeping the foliage green, and growing will help the bulbs store the needed food reserves to flower again next year. In the fall or when the leaves begin to turn pale (regardless of water or food) allow the pot to dry out and store in a dry location until the spring. Resume watering again in March.
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